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Introduction to Consumer Bankruptcy Law

Monday October 24
2016

  • By: Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc.
  • Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Time Zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • CLE Credit
  • Location:
    Brooklyn Bar Association
    Auditorium
    123 Remsen Street, 1st Floor
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Contact:

This program is designed for attorneys who are new to low-asset, low-income Chapter 7 Bankruptcies.  Topics will include: Overview of Steps in a Consumer Bankruptcy; General Principles of Consumer Bankruptcy; Changes under BAPCPA 2005 and Petition and Form Preparation.

Presentations by

  • Sheldon Barasch, Esq., Supervising Attorney, DC37
  • Bruce Weiner, Esq., Partner, Rosenberg, Musso & Weiner, LLP

Cost

The cost of this course is $150 or is FREE to those who accept at least one pro bono referral for a Bankruptcy or other matter from the VLP before April 24, 2017. Experienced attorneys receive one additional CLE credit for every 120 minutes of eligible pro bono service.  You can learn more about volunteering with BVLP here.